Solar scheme helps power Scottish Water services in Penicuik
A new solar scheme is now helping to power essential water services for Scottish Water customers in Penicuik, cutting carbon emissions and reducing reliance on grid electricity.
The...
ECITB launches new training initiative inspired by video games
THE Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has launched a new digital learning 'ecosystem' inspired by the look and feel of 3D gaming environments.
Dubbed...
BE-ST Fest to expand across Scotland
BE-ST Fest 2026 is expanding across Scotland, bringing the dedicated festival for a low carbon built environment directly to regional communities for the first...
Build of 27 homes underway in Selkirk
THE build of 27 new affordable homes is underway at Linglie Road in Selkirk with McTaggart Construction leading the works on behalf of Scottish...
260-acre Darrach Hill landholding brought to the market
AN opportunity to acquire a 'substantial and versatile' landholding at Darrach Hill, by Denny in central Scotland, has been brought to the market by...
Elgin timber company to double headcount with £55,000 investment
MORAY-based Moore Timber Company has announced a £55,000 expansion project with backing of £27,500 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
The small business, which currently...
Libby Heathcote elected as next RIAS president
LIBBY Heathcote, an associate director at Reiach and Hall Architects, has been elected as the next president of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in...
Balmoral Comtec sold to Freudenberg Flow Technologies
BALMORAL Group has completed the sale of Aberdeen-based offshore energy giant Balmoral Comtec to Freudenberg Flow Technologies, an international manufacturer of industrial solutions for...
Oban school pupils gain experience on £8.1m project
FIVE Oban High School pupils have gained experience on TSL Contractors' £8.1 million build of Camas House at the European Marine Science Park (EMSP)...
Housebuilder is the bee’s knees with Nairn initiative
BARRATT Homes is celebrating World Bee Day today by offering residents at a new development in Nairn the chance to install a special insect...
New Network Rail approach cuts delays and protects endangered animal
COSTLY delays to rail projects are being avoided thanks to a new Network Rail scheme to better protect endangered great crested newts.
The amphibians commonly...
Keller Group hails ‘strong’ trading performance in early months of 2026
AHEAD of the group's AGM, geotechnical specialist contractor Keller Group has issued an update for the first four months of the year, with trading...
Shetland firm to expand Sumburgh base amidst increasing demand
SHETLAND-based Ness Engineering is to build a new facility on its existing site at Sumburgh amidst growing demands for its services.
The company has secured...
Maxi Caledonian reports rise in turnover and pre-tax profit
MAXI Caledonian Ltd, the ultimate holding company of Maxi Haulage Ltd, Maxi Construction Ltd and Maxi Warehousing Ltd, has announced an increase in both...
CCG invests in window and door manufacturing operations
CCG Group is investing £500,000 in its PVCu window and door manufacturing operations in Glasgow.
The 10,000 sq ft glazing facility opened its doors earlier...
West Lothian engineer’s charity support earns MP recognition
A West Lothian engineer has spoken of his pride at receiving a letter from his local MP praising him for his charity support.
Charlie Smillie,...
Scotland’s construction pipeline platform sees increase in membership and usage
NEW figures have revealed that more than 50 public bodies in Scotland are now contributing project information to the Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool.
The free-to-access...
Willmott Dixon unveils national development business focused on regeneration
WILLMOTT Dixon has launched a new national business focused on regeneration, residential, student accommodation and public-private partnership (PPP) schemes.
Willmott Dixon Developments was unveiled at...
Kirkwood Timber Frame bolsters senior team with key appointment
ABERDEENSHIRE-based Kirkwood Timber Frame has appointed Dyke McKenzie as the company's new business development manager.
He brings over 30 years of experience to the role,...
Scottish nuclear site sings the praises of e-learning platform
THE Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has announced that its award-winning e-learning platform has been hailed as a great example of industry collaboration...
